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Job Responsibility:
To perform maintenance inspections, repairs and rebuilds on all plant operating equipment
Perform maintenance on crushers, conveyor belts, vibrating feeders, screens, elevators, refractory repairs, kilns, fans, dust collectors, coal mills, screws, pumps, pulverizers, and other plant and quarry equipment
Support Environmental Health and Safety, as well as SQF initiatives and awareness programs
Be a leader and promoter of employee safety and SQF culture
Following completion of SQF training, demonstrate understanding of expected safety, SQF performance and Food Safety Culture
Complete periodic SQF training(s)
Employees will actively participate in audits for regulatory, safety, SQF and environmental compliance at the site
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
2+ years mechanical experience including welding, equipment alignments, equipment troubleshooting, reading of blueprints and mechanical drawings
Must comply with company, state and governmental health and safety regulations
Must complete and document Workplace Inspections
Must be able to perform preventive maintenance checks and report findings
Must participate in the work order initiation process
Must ensure all inventory parts are correctly charged
Must be well versed in the installation and maintenance of all types of bearings
Must possess a basic knowledge of oil and grease seals and their applications
Must possess a basic knowledge of lubricants and their uses
Must be able to perform chain and sprocket installation and alignments
Must be able to perform belt and sheave installation and alignment
Must be able to perform post-job inspection
Must be able to perform minor maintenance on loaders, haul trucks, drills, forklifts, maintenance, and plant vehicles
Must be able to install and align all types of new equipment
Must be able to disassemble and rebuild most types of crushing, screening, and conveying equipment
Must be able to operate forklift, man lift, or maintenance machinery
Must have a high level of rigging skills
Must have experience and expertise in the installation of pneumatic and hydraulic piping systems
Must be able to troubleshoot, service and repair all plant environmental equipment
Must be able to troubleshoot, service and repair hydraulic/pneumatics systems
Must be able to troubleshoot, service and repair all types of repairs to air compressors
Ensures maintenance tools are kept in good condition
Must possess and maintain a complete set of personal hand tools
Must be able to operate plant mobile equipment
Must be proficient in the use of precision measuring tools
Must be qualified to weld in all four positions
Must be proficient in all kinds of acetylene cutting and welding
Must be able to work any shift, overtime, be on-call, or work seven days a week including holidays
Industrial background with good troubleshooting skills
Must be able perform basic mathematical computations
Ability to detect potential problems through observation
Must be able to work 12-hour shifts for an extended day period during plant outages
Must have a telephone and be open to call outs
Proven self-direction and leadership abilities
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects
Must be a team player
Must be open minded, willing to learn, and receptive to change
Strong record of attendance reliability
Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with supervisors and peers
Must know, understand and observe all department and plant safety rules
Must possess basic computer skills on how to use MS Office products and SAP
Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as work orders, blueprints, mechanical drawings, safety rules, standard operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals
Knowledgeable of current environmental regulations and practices
Must be physically able to perform work assigned
Must be physically capable of accessing all plant locations
Ability to access all areas within a site which could include heights of 150 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels
Ability to lift/carry up to 65 pounds
Nice to have:
Completion of an apprenticeship program, technical program, or equivalent experience in industrial background
Previous heavy manufacturing maintenance and/or mining maintenance experience
Should be able to perform thickness testing
Understanding of thermography and how it is used at the site
Should have a complete understanding of non-destructive testing
Should possess basic knowledge of the CMMS System and be willing to correctly complete work orders and checklists
What we offer:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid vacation and sick time
Attractive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous Employer Match
Supplemental Contribution based on Years of Service